Matthew Perry’s stepfather, Keith Morrison, hopes “unscrupulous suppliers of dangerous drugs will get the message” — after five people were arrested in connection with the late actor’s death.

The ‘Friends’ actor died in October 2023, aged 54, from the acute effects of ketamine, and five defendants were charged with offences related to the his death.

In a statement issued to Entertainment Weekly, Keith reacted: “We were and still are heartbroken by Matthew’s death, but it has helped to know law enforcement has taken his case very seriously.